Some bacteria are metabolically active in hot springs because ________.
A) they are able to maintain a lower internal temperature
B) high temperatures make catalysis unnecessary
C) their enzymes have high optimal temperatures
D) their enzymes are completely insensitive to temperature

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Their enzymes have high optimal temperatures, allowing the bacteria to be metabolically active in the extreme heat of hot springs.

Some Bacteria Are Metabolically Active in Hot Springs Because ________